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Erin Entrada Kelly Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Young Adult

Erin Entrada Kelly is a Filipino-American author who writes primarily for young adult readers, crafting stories that explore identity, friendship, and self-discovery. Her debut novel Hello, Universe earned the prestigious 2018 Newbery Medal, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary children's and YA literature. With sixteen books spanning multiple series and standalone works since 2014, Kelly demonstrates range across anthologies, short story collections, and longer narrative forms, creating meaningful stories grounded in authentic character development and diverse perspectives.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2023–2025)

Start this series with Calling the Moon

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Calling the Moon
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Beasts Beneath the Winds: Tales of Southeast Asia’s Mythical Creatures
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fatal Glitch Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2026)

Erin Entrada Kelly's Fatal Glitch series consists of two young adult novels published in 2026, with more books planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Camp Zero followed by Let's Play a Game.

Start with Camp Zero and read in order.

Start this series with Camp Zero

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2
Let's Play a Game
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Maybe Marisol Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

The Maybe Marisol series by Erin Entrada Kelly is a complete young adult trilogy published between 2021 and 2023. The three books should be read in publication order: Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey, Surely Surely Marisol Rainey, and Only Only Marisol Rainey. This interconnected series follows the same character across each installment, making sequential reading essential to the full experience.

Start with Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and read in order.

Start this series with Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey

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Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Surely Surely Marisol Rainey
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Only Only Marisol Rainey
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Her Name was Fidela
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

11 books (2015–2026)

Erin Entrada Kelly has written nine standalone young adult novels published between 2015 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book features independent stories and characters, though they share the author's distinctive voice and themes. Readers should begin with Blackbird Fly and proceed in publication order through the series, which includes titles such as Hello, Universe, Lalani of the Distant Sea, We Dream of Space, Those Kids from Fawn Creek, and The Second Life of Snap. The most recent installments continue Kelly's exploration of diverse young characters navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Start with Blackbird Fly, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Blackbird Fly

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Blackbird Fly
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Land of Forgotten Girls
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Hello, Universe
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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You Go First
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Lalani of the Distant Sea
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6
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We Dream of Space
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Those Kids from Fawn Creek
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The First State of Being
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
At Last She Stood
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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On Again, Awkward Again(With: Kwame Mbalia)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Second Life of Snap
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Last Resort Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

The Last Resort is an ongoing young adult series that launched in 2025 with multiple authors contributing to the collection. With at least two books published so far and more anticipated through 2026, this series should be read in publication order beginning with The Last Resort. Each installment builds on the previous, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.

Start with The Last Resort and read in order.

Start this series with The Last Resort

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The Last Resort
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Ghost Light(By: Sara Farizan)
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3
The Claiming(By: Jasmine Warga)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Erin Entrada Kelly written?
Erin Entrada Kelly has written 22 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Erin Entrada Kelly series?
Here are the first books in Erin Entrada Kelly's series: Anthologies: Calling the Moon; Fatal Glitch: Camp Zero; Maybe Marisol: Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey; The Last Resort: The Last Resort.
What order should I read Erin Entrada Kelly's books?
We recommend reading Erin Entrada Kelly's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Erin Entrada Kelly still writing new books?
Yes, Erin Entrada Kelly has 3 ongoing series: Fatal Glitch, Standalone Novels, The Last Resort.

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